Lightning Bolt

Lightning Bolt is a staff scheduling solution designed to optimize schedules for healthcare organizations. It caters to a range of business sizes, including hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and academic medical centers. According to the vendor, Lightning Bolt aims to streamline scheduling processes and ensure efficient resource allocation in the healthcare industry.

Key Features

Combinatorial Optimization Technology: Lightning Bolt utilizes combinatorial optimization technology, similar to scheduling algorithms used in the NFL and airline industry. According to the vendor, this technology automates the scheduling process, minimizing rule violations and accommodating individual obligations and preferences, with the goal of improving efficiency and provider satisfaction.

Scalable, Reliable Integrations: Lightning Bolt seamlessly integrates with existing systems, including electronic health records (EHR) and workforce management platforms. The vendor claims that real-time data exchange ensures accurate scheduling and resource allocation, making it a comprehensive solution for scheduling and workforce management in healthcare organizations.

Auto-Generate and Optimize Workflows: Lightning Bolt's rule-based system auto-generates schedules that accommodate individual preferences. According to the vendor, the software considers factors such as provider availability, shift distribution, and workload balance to create optimized schedules, reducing the time and effort required for manual scheduling.

Build for the Department, Share Throughout Org: Lightning Bolt allows users to build department-specific schedules while ensuring consistency across the organization. Schedules can be easily shared and accessed by authorized personnel, promoting transparency and collaboration among different departments and improving operational efficiency.

Dedicated Support: According to the vendor, Lightning Bolt provides dedicated support to its customers, assisting with implementation, training, and ongoing maintenance. The support team is available to address any technical issues or questions that may arise during the use of the software, aiming to ensure a smooth experience for users.

OR Case Scheduling: Lightning Bolt offers specialized features for operating room (OR) case scheduling, considering factors such as surgeon availability, OR availability, and equipment requirements. The vendor claims that this helps improve operational efficiency and patient care in healthcare organizations.

Operational Backing: Lightning Bolt provides insights and reports to inform decision-making regarding resource utilization. The vendor states that the software generates reports on staff utilization, overtime, staffing assignments, and other key metrics, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions and optimize resource utilization.

Enterprise On-Call Scheduling: Lightning Bolt serves as a source of truth for on-call scheduling, managing up-to-the-minute call schedules across the organization. According to the vendor, the software ensures that on-call schedules are always accurate and up to date, reducing staff friction when locating on-call providers and streamlining care coordination for improved patient outcomes.